Burrill Lake crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
63 recorded in this period, compared with 58 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Burrill Lake
Burrill Lake is a coastal locality in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, situated within the 2539 postcode area, approximately six kilometres south of Ulladulla. The geography of the area is defined by the extensive, intermittently opening coastal lagoon of the same name, which is fed by waterways such as the Murrumbidgee Creek and flows out to the Tasman Sea. According to the 2021 Australian census, Burrill Lake supports a permanent population of around 1,500 residents, a demographic that swells during holiday periods due to the influx of seasonal tourists and visitors.
Local life in Burrill Lake is centered around recreation, water sports, and tourism. The lake itself provides popular conditions for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating, while nearby beaches offer surf breaks and coastal walking tracks. Commercial amenities within the locality are modest, featuring local convenience stores, holiday parks, and dining options, with more comprehensive retail, medical, and educational services readily accessible in the nearby commercial hub of Ulladulla.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Wandandian people, an Indigenous Australian group belonging to the Yuin nation, who utilized the abundant marine and terrestrial resources of the lake and surrounding forests. European presence in the region began in the early 19th century, initially driven by timber-getting and maritime industries that utilized the coastal waterways for transport. Over time, the area transitioned from a resource-extraction settlement into the residential and holiday destination it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 7 |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 2 |
| Trespass | 2 | 4 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,782 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.